Authors: Fentabil Getnet, Tom Forzy, Latera Tesfaye, Awoke Misganaw, Solomon Tessema Memirie, Shewayiref Geremew, Tezera Moshago Berheto, Naod Wendrad, Bantalem Yeshanew Yihun, Mizan Kiros Mirutse, Fasil Tsegaye, Mesay Hailu Dangisso, Stéphane Verguet
In Ethiopia, adding tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and treatment to community health workers’ tasks improved TB detection and treatment outcomes. However, access to TB services varies greatly across regions. This study mapped disparities in TB services, health center availability, and distance to care. Prioritizing districts with inadequate access for task-shifting could increase TB detection from 66% to 88% and treatment success from 93% to 99%. Targeting these areas can maximize the impact of expanding community health workers’ roles.
Link: Inequalities in tuberculosis control in Ethiopia: A district-level distributional modelling analysis
Resource Topic: Tuberculosis
Resource Type: Review
Year: 2024
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Ethiopia
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes